2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · VA02 DBV
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 150,382 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA02 DBV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2023
- 150,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA02 DBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (VA02 DBV) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
VA02 DBV Mileage History
- 13/04/2022149,902 mi
- 14/04/2022149,902 mi
- 27/04/2023150,381 mi+479 mi
- 02/05/2023150,382 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 457 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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